04.08.2026

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APC Wins Ghari/Tsanyawa Kano Supplementary Poll with Narrow Margin

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ghari/Tsanyawa supplementary election in Kano State. APC candidate Garba Gwarmai secured 31,472 votes to defeat Yusuf Maigado of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), who polled 27,931. The re-run was declared after the initial poll was ruled inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission....

Babachir Lawal Says He Couldn’t Work Under Tinubu, Slams Governance Style

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Former SGF Babachir Lawal says he could never work in President Bola Tinubu’s government, citing nepotism, economic mismanagement, and flawed policies. In a televised interview, Lawal accused Tinubu of sidelining non-Yoruba allies, mishandling fuel subsidy removal, and presiding over a government that still covertly funds subsidy despite declaring its removal....

EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Detention Over Alleged ₦189bn Fraud

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Senator Aminu Tambuwal is free after a night in EFCC custody over alleged ₦189bn cash withdrawals during his Sokoto governorship. The PDP says the move was politically motivated, with Atiku Abubakar accusing President Tinubu’s government of using the anti-graft agency to intimidate opponents ahead of the 2027 elections....

Farotimi Dismisses Goodluck Jonathan Comeback Talk,

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Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has dismissed speculation about former President Goodluck Jonathan’s return to frontline politics, insisting Nigeria’s deep-rooted structural flaws cannot be solved by leadership changes alone. He warned that recycling past leaders will only perpetuate failure....

EFCC grills ex-Sokoto governor Tambuwal over alleged N189bn fraud + ADC backlash

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Former Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal is under EFCC interrogation over alleged illegal withdrawals totalling ₦189bn, in breach of the Money Laundering Act. The African Democratic Congress says the probe is politically motivated, accusing the anti-graft body of targeting opposition figures while shielding ruling party allies....

Presidency Denies Reports of Tinubu Illness, Labels Evacuation Claims ‘False’

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The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting President Bola Tinubu is unwell and preparing for overseas treatment. Citing unnamed sources, a recent investigative report alleged Tinubu was bedridden and Vice President Shettima was representing him at official events. Presidential aides insist the claims are baseless....

Ebonyi Radio Station Suspends General Manager Over Criticism of Governor

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Legacy FM in Ebonyi State has suspended its acting General Manager, Godfrey Chikwere, over alleged persistent criticism of Governor Francis Nwifuru on-air and on social media. The station’s management accused him of breaching its code of conduct, while state officials condemned his remarks as derogatory and ungrateful, citing government support to the broadcaster....

SERAP, Editors Sue Niger Governor and NBC Over Badeggi FM Clampdown

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SERAP and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have sued Niger State Governor Umar Bago and the National Broadcasting Commission over the closure of Badeggi FM. The groups allege harassment, licence revocation threats, and violations of press freedom, urging the court to stop further intimidation and declare NBC’s failure to protect the station unlawful....

Sowore Detained & Allegedly Assaulted by Police — Secretly Moved at Dawn

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Human rights activist and AAC leader Omoyele Sowore was allegedly assaulted and secretly relocated by Nigerian police after honouring an official invitation. The case has reignited national outrage over police abuse, illegal detention, and clampdowns on free speech....

Goodluck Jonathan’s 2027 Comeback Bid: Legal, Political, and Constitutional Storm

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The race to 2027 has ignited a fierce legal and political storm, with former President Goodluck Jonathan emerging as a possible comeback candidate. As PDP leaders intensify efforts to draft him back into the fray, legal experts are sharply divided over whether he is even eligible to run under Nigeria’s amended constitution....

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